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Vivobarefoot Primus Trail Flow Mid hiking boots review: an ultra-minimalist fastpacking boot for barefoot veterans
By Rosee Woodland published
If you want an easy on-and-off lightweight boot for dry days, this is a solid choice

The best running poles: for long distances, trail races, and wild fastpacking adventures
By Claire Maxted, Pat Kinsella last updated
The best running poles for tackling tricky terrain are lightweight, compact and easy to assemble, collapse and carry

Fastpacking in winter requires more kit and planning - but it is possible
By Fiona Russell published
Our expert tips for enjoyable fastpacking adventures even when temperatures dip and snow and ice are more likely

Fastpacking essentials: what you do and don’t need
By Craig Taylor published
The cut-down kit list: keep your weight down and your speed up on your next fastpacking trip

How light should a tent be for fastpacking?
By Craig Taylor published
How much is too much when heading out on a fastpacking weekend? We take a look at the options

What I learned from a failed fastpacking trip
By Craig Taylor published
The art of not-so-fastpacking, or all of the things I wish I’d known before I committed to running a silly distance with my usual hiking setup on my back

Yeti launches its lightest ever water bottle for hiking and fastpacking
By Cat Ellis published
The Yeti Yonder is lightweight yet shatterproof, allowing it to shrug off knocks and drops on the trail

inov-8 VentureLite Pant review: streamlined pants for fast and light hiking
By Alex Foxfield published
We don inov-8’s VentureLite Pants to see if the British brand's first foray into hiking apparel has delivered a winning pair
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